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Michael Abrouk, MD, FAAD

Cosmetic Dermatology in Pasadena, CA

Michael Abrouk, MD, FAAD

Dr. Michael Abrouk joins us as a Harvard fellowship-trained cosmetic, surgical and laser dermatologist, and one of the few fellowship-trained dermatologists in the US selected as Newsweek’s Best Cosmetic Dermatologists in America. He is considered by many to be  one of the world’s foremost authorities on laser and cosmetic dermatology, performing bespoke aesthetic procedures for the top business leaders of the world, high profile actors, musicians, athletes, models and patients throughout the United States. 

He received his medical degree from University of California Irvine School of Medicine, where received the highest awards and honors for his significant contributions to both basic science and medical research contributions. During his time in medical school Dr. Abrouk was awarded a prestigious research fellowship at UC San Francisco, one of the top research institutions in the world for dermatology clinical trials and research at There, he completed additional training and was involved with some of the nation's most pivotal clinical trials in dermatology. 

Dr Abrouk then completed his dermatology residency training at his top choice and one of the nation's  pre-eminent dermatology institutions, The University of Miami Department of Dermatology & Cutaneous Surgery, where he served as Cosmetic Chief Resident. Following completion of his residency, Dr. Abrouk was hand selected to complete specialized fellowship training in Lasers and Cosmetic Dermatologic Surgery at the Wellman Institute at Harvard Medical School and Harvard's Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston. This fellowship is widely considered to be the most prestigious laser and cosmetic fellowship in the world,  and the location where most lasers in medicine and surgery were invented and techniques pioneered.

Dr. Abrouk has authored hundreds of scientific research articles, academic poster presentations, book chapters and oral presentations across the nation and served as a reviewer for peer reviewed academic journals and holds one of the highest H index scores in the nation amongst physicians. He is also the recipient of research grant funding for his scientific contributions, has conducted dozens of clinical trials resulting in FDA submissions and delivered a TED talk for his innovative work in dermatology.